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Dynaudio Sub 3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Sub 3 Owner’s manual...
  • Page 3 Hello Welcome to Dynaudio Sub 3 High-end low end: true Dynaudio performance...
  • Page 5 Introduction Important safety instructions About this manual Unpacking Controls and connections Operation Connecting the subwoofer Connecting a single subwoofer Multiple subwoofer connections Connecting loudspeakers Switching the subwoofer on/off Adjusting the volume (GAIN) This is Selecting the subwoofer cut-off frequency (SUB Lowpass) Setting the phase (Phase) Setting the satellite cut-off frequency Sub 3...
  • Page 6 Introduction...
  • Page 7 (that’s why you R&D technology into every model. bought Dynaudio in the first place, after What comes out is audio reproduction at all), take a look at the information on the the highest level, making listening to following pages.
  • Page 8 Important 1. Read these instructions. blades with one wider than the 2. Keep these instructions. other. A grounding type plug has safety 3. Heed all warnings. two blades and a third grounding 4. Follow all instructions. prong. The wide blade or the third instructions 5.
  • Page 9 Important safety instructions 12. Use only with the cart, stand, have fallen into the apparatus, the WARNING tripod, bracket, or table specified apparatus has been exposed to Risk of Electric Shock. Do Not Open. by the manufacturer, or sold with rain or moisture, does not operate To reduce the risk of electric shock, do the apparatus.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About this manual...

  • Page 11: Safety Signs

    General safety sign not avoided, will result in damage to the information needed to operate the The exclamation point within an equipment. Dynaudio Sub 3 successfully: equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence CAUTION • Before operation: Learn all...
  • Page 12 Unpacking To find the suitable position for the Sub 3 Ensure that no part of the top-cover over in your listening room, please read the is obstructing the opening at the top. e top. chapter “Positioning the subwoofer” on 4. The outer packaging can now be page 20.
  • Page 13 Unpacking Check that the contents are Grille complete The subwoofer can be operated without Note • Subwoofer: The factory-set power the grille. However, it is recommended Be careful when mounting the requirements (refer to label on rear that the grille is mounted during grille not to touch the cone of the of subwoofer) should correspond for normal use to help prevent accidental...

  • Page 14: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections ON/OFF SUB Lowpass that the signal must be a true LFE Main power switch (to switch the Subwoofer lowpass frequency: signal or already have been filtered ltered subwoofer manually on and off). continuously variable from 50 to by the processor/receiver, as SUB LED: shows operation mode: 150Hz.
  • Page 15 Controls and connections POWER GAIN PHASE AUTO 0° 180° SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz SAT/SUB Input SAT Output LEFT RIGHT LFE / Slave IN SUB I/O To Slave Slave 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz 3.15A FUSE T3.15A L 250V...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Connecting the subwoofer Subwoofer inputs SAT/SUB Input The Dynaudio Sub 3 provides two This input allows the connection of the different signal inputs: full bandwidth signal from the processor/ essor/ receiver (preamplifier out). SUB I/O - LFE/Slave In This input allows the LFE (Low...
  • Page 17 Operation SUB I/O SAT/SUB LFE/Slave In Input Lowpass Highpass Mode Gain NOTICE Slave Damage of device due to improper Phase connection Set the mains power switch to OFF before connecting the Sub 3. Only switch the subwoofer on (mains power switch to ON) after all connections and set up steps have been properly completed.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Single Subwoofer

    POWER GAIN PHASE AUTO 0° 180° Front Out/Pre Out LFE/SUB Out SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz SAT/SUB Input SAT Output LEFT RIGHT LFE / Slave IN SUB I/O To Slave Slave Connecting a single subwoofer To connect the SAT/SUB input: To connect the LFE channel: From the preamplifier output of your From the processor or receiver’s...
  • Page 19 Y-connector. Mode Sub (Slave) Multiple subwoofer connections The Dynaudio Sub 3 can be used To connect multiple subwoofers: Set the MODE switch of the second stand-alone or together with multiple Connect the first subwoofer with subwoofer to Slave.

  • Page 20: Connecting Loudspeakers

    POWER GAIN PHASE AUTO 0° 180° SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz SAT/SUB Input SAT Output Connecting loudspeakers LEFT In home cinema systems the bass management - meaning the distribution RIGHT of the low frequencies to the subwoofer and the speakers - is handled by the settings of the processor/receiver.

  • Page 21: Switching The Subwoofer On/ Off

    Operation POWER GAIN PHASE Power mode AUTO 0° 180° 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz 3.15A Switch on FUSE T3.15A L 250V Switching the subwoofer on/ Once you have ensured yourself that Auto Power mode all necessary connections have been • When a music signal is detected, made, the subwoofer and the connected the internal amplifier is activated components can be switched on.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume (Gain)

    Please also refer to “Specific tips” on page 28 for further information or ask your local Dynaudio dealer for assistance. Adjust the GAIN control, until correct setting is reached.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Subwoofer Cut- Off Frequency (Sub Lowpass)

    Operation SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz Selecting the subwoofer cut- off frequency (SUB Lowpass) The SUB Lowpass control allows the frequency range of the subwoofer to be Note defined. Above the selected frequency In most audio-video-systems the subwoofer cut-off frequency is already set in the sound level decreases rapidly.

  • Page 24: Setting The Phase (Phase)

    Combined frequency response Subwoofer Main speakers POWER GAIN PHASE AUTO 0° 180° Frequency Setting the phase (Phase) With the phase settings you can adjust the subwoofer and main speakers are the timing relationship between the incorrect in the critical overlap area, thus subwoofer and main speakers.

  • Page 25: Setting The Satellite Cut-Off Frequency (Highpass)

    (called “satellites” frequency. Just take care, not to in this case) by a highpass filter. The set it twice by setting either of Dynaudio Sub 3 provides three settings them to Flat. to achieve this:...

  • Page 26: Positioning The Subwoofer

    Positioning the subwoofer Although it is often said that the location a lot of trial-and-error experimentation. tracks with repetitive bass across a of a subwoofer in a listening room is Always trust your ears, even if the large spectrum. The tracks should be not critical (as the human ear can not position of the subwoofer seemingly sufficiently different from each other...
  • Page 27 Positioning the subwoofer Impact of room-modes Listening Room Every listening environment will have specific “room-modes”, whereby in some specific locations in the room and at particular frequencies, the bass may be too much or too lean. This effect will be stronger in square and “shoe-box” shaped rooms.

  • Page 28: Positioning Possibilities

    Positioning possibilities Moving the subwoofer closer to walls Corner placement Free standing, away from wall and and corners in particular will generally This placement yields maximum boost corner increase the amount of bass. Although of bass level but potentially uneven This position will give least boost the extra amount of bass can be distribution of bass in the room (room-...

  • Page 29: Using Multiple Subwoofers

    Positioning the subwoofer Using multiple subwoofers By using carefully positioned multiple subwoofers it is possible to even out the different room-modes and thus create a more coherent overall bass response in the room. It is worth experimenting with different locations around the room for the additional subwoofers, even using the rear of the room.

  • Page 30: General Tips

    General tips...
  • Page 31 General tips Check it out Vary the listening music Verify changes Try different subwoofer positions and When experimenting to find the Although in general it is best to make settings, before you finally choose a optimal settings, use a couple of music adjustments in the sequence outlined setup.

  • Page 32: Volume (Gain)

    50Hz 100Hz 150Hz POWER GAIN PHASE AUTO 0° 180° Frequency/Hz y/Hz Volume (GAIN) Cut-off frequencies With the GAIN control you can adjust the Matching the frequency responses relative volume level of the subwoofer to of subwoofer and speakers has an Note the main speakers of the system: important impact on the overall sound...
  • Page 33 General tips Combined frequency response Subwoofer Main speakers Cross-over frequencies set correctly Subwoofer and main speakers are perfectly matched, when the combined frequency response is smooth without bumps and gaps. A neutral sound will be the result. Frequency/Hz Combined frequency response Subwoofer Main speakers Subwoofer too low, main speakers too high...

  • Page 34: Control Possibilities

    SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz Control possibilities The Dynaudio Sub 3 provides two • SUB Lowpass: The upper cut-off controls to match the frequency frequency of the subwoofer, which Note response of the subwoofer and the main can be continuously adjusted...
  • Page 35 Specific tips General tips General tips SUB Lowpass = 80Hz Reduce weak amplifiers and Play a music track that has a The cut-off frequency should be small speakers from bass load significant amount of bass over a selected as low as possible. Then By limiting the reproduction of low large bass region.
  • Page 36 CAUTION Specific tips Many processors/receivers provide Damage of small satellite speakers kers extensive bass management capabilities Selecting the correct frequency to set the cut-off frequencies for both depends to a large extend on the main subwoofer and speakers. If using the speakers.
  • Page 37 Specific tips Recommended first setting If you experience Speaker/amplifier this problem after ...try this SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass first setting... Large speaker, 50Hz Flat bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN), SAT Highpass powerful amplifier = 60Hz bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN), Increase SUB Lowpass step wise Large speaker, 50Hz...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    The checklist below will help solve problems you may encounter. Before consulting your Dynaudio dealer, check this list first. t first. Check this first: Check if all signal cables are connected properly.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The subwoofer switches itself off There is hardly any low-frequency signal The subwoofer will switch on although music is being played. available. This can happen if the music automatically as soon as low frequent or movie itself does not contain very low signals are detected.

  • Page 40: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Components of the highest quality are used in Recycling used products This product is subjected to the your Sub 3. This assures years of trouble free European Union Waste Electrical and operation. Following precautions should still be Electronic Equipment directive (WEEE), EE), made though.
  • Page 41 Care and maintenance Warranty 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz 3.15A Cleaning the cabinet Changing the fuse NOTICE WARNING Damage of drive units Risk of Fire To change the fuse: For continued protection against risk 1. Switch off the mains power switch Touching the drive units may damage of fire, replace only with same type and unplug the power cable.

  • Page 42: Warranty

    Dynaudio dealer. warranty. For additional information about the All warranty claims must be Dynaudio warranty conditions please accompanied by a copy of the original visit the Dynaudio website www. purchase invoice and warranties are only dynaudio.com.
  • Page 43 Sub 3 Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A/S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio.com Sub 3 Owner’s Manual Item no. 4552201E All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 45 //Sub 3 product information sheet What’s the Sub 3 all about? The Sub 3 is a flexible subwoofer that’s been designed to work just as well with movies as it does with music, delivering weight, authority and punch no matter which source you use.

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